Published: 23 Jul 2018
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Last updated: 23 Nov 2018
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4 minute read
Druridge Bay is again under threat from an opencast coal mine. The High Court has upheld a challenge against the government’s refusal of planning permission in this Northumberland beauty spot.
The secretary of state throws out the proposal. His decision, due to the mine posing an "adverse effect on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change", is a UK first.
Stunning beaches and dunes make Druridge Bay a hotspot for people and wildlife. But this Northumberland getaway is at risk of losing its charm to a coal mine – bad news for the community and the climate.
